We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

Securing a good lender can greatly accelerate your real estate investing journey.

In the lease it states that a security deposit of 1 months rent was collected. 

Hello, we have a. apartment complex in LA County and want to install security cameras in the common areas.

Quote from @Matt Meier: Good morning,I’ve come across a renovation property available at a significant discount and would like to secure it without going the traditional 6-month financing route.

Its market-ready condition and strong local demand made it ideal for a fast, profitable transaction, aligning perfectly with Partner Driven’s strategy of securing high-yield properties in promising locations.

You are tagging and categorizing the CapEx items correctly or are they going to "regular" operational expense?

These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

The participation must be regular, continuous, and substantial as defined by the IRS.

They're the ones working with those agencies on a regular basis and have the best referrals.As far as recovering the debt, try leveling with the tenant as much as possible so they grasp the seriousness of being sent to collections.